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As our loved ones grow older, their health tends to decline, and we watch as their spouse, children, or siblings take on the role of caregiver. We see a family member become a caregiver, and we want to help. But what can we do? The caregiving responsibility is one we are aware of, but don’t want to think about. We should prepare for this possibility but rarely do.
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Job. Family. Friends. Church. Life is full of many responsibilities. Building healthy habits on top of all your existing obligations can feel overwhelming, even when those habits seem simple. A healthy living style is not in and of itself difficult to create, but it is overwhelming because there is a belief that you have to change everything overnight. The use of social media has enhanced the pressure to completely change your living style right away.
You’re still dragging, even though technically you slept. Your stomach won’t settle, although you ate. Your chest feels tight, though you can breathe just fine. Your mind is foggy, except for the flood of memories—little flashes of hospital rooms, unanswered calls, holidays that don’t look the same. You’re not exactly sad—but something’s definitely wrong. You’re not “being dramatic.” This is grief in the body.
When we think about making changes for a healthier lifestyle, most of us probably consider diet and exercise. That was my focus for most of my adult life. I was all about burning calories and increasing muscle strength. Total transparency? My only concern was maintaining my weight—or losing weight. I grew up with an unhealthy body image (as many women do), and I had tunnel vision.